ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2053-70 and Valspar 4005-7A, ΔE 4.24 apart
Benjamin Moore Morning Sky Blue (2053-70) and Valspar Moonbeam (4005-7A) measure a delta-E of 4.24 apart. Moonbeam is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Morning Sky Blue holds more color, chroma 7 against 3.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Morning Sky Blue reads as a cool teal-gray at hue angle 207.6 degrees, Moonbeam as a cool blue-gray at 233.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Morning Sky Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 78.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Morning Sky Blue and Valspar Moonbeam are delta-E 4.24 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Morning Sky Blue and Valspar Moonbeam is delta-E 4.24.
Valspar Moonbeam is lighter than Benjamin Moore Morning Sky Blue by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Morning Sky Blue carries more color than Valspar Moonbeam - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Morning Sky Blue | Moonbeam | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Valspar |
| Code | 2053-70 | 4005-7A |
| Hex | #D6EAEC | #E3ECF0 |
| Light reflectance | 78.0 | 82.0 |
| Undertone | cool teal-gray | cool blue-gray |
| Chroma | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| Hue angle | 207.6° | 233.1° |
| Color family | teal | white |